Jacobs, one of the leading engineering firms in water, announced plans to spinout its Critical Mission Solutions business unit. With this move, the company streamlines their business focus, including on water, and boosts share price in the wake of higher margins and growth. On 9 May, Jacobs announced plans to separate its CMS, or Critical… Continue reading What’s Behind Engineering Firms’ Strategy Shifts in Water?
Podcast: The Future of Water
Will Semiconductor Boom Drive Water Market Opportunities?
The semiconductor market is a buzz with activity as high demand—primarily driven by consumer electronics and automotive sectors—and policy, namely the U.S. and the EU Chips Acts, come together to create a favorable environment for billion dollar investments for new semiconductor manufacturing plants. In the wake of global supply chain bottlenecks, semiconductor manufacturers are accelerating… Continue reading Will Semiconductor Boom Drive Water Market Opportunities?
EU Regulators Ramp Up PFAS Action for Drinking Water, Biosolids
Bluefield’s water experts discuss the European Chemical Agency’s (ECHA) recent launch of a six-month evaluation to review a proposal for restricting the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The proposal, submitted by the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, is representative of public concerns that are escalating in the EU and applies to both… Continue reading EU Regulators Ramp Up PFAS Action for Drinking Water, Biosolids
A Perfect Storm: Tribal Infrastructure Investment, Western Water, and the U.S. Supreme Court
On 20 March 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments of Arizona v. Navajo Nation, a dispute over Colorado River water rights. The court’s decision could have significant implications for the water rights of Tribes across the country. Navajo Nation is one of the Indian Health Service (IHS) administrative areas with the greatest need for… Continue reading A Perfect Storm: Tribal Infrastructure Investment, Western Water, and the U.S. Supreme Court
Digital Disruption In The Century-old Water Metering Market
The global water metering market is at an inflection point, as a host of new digitally enabled technologies and business models transform global water utilities’ relationships with their meters and meter providers. Metering vendors face a host of macroeconomic, regulatory, and competitive shifts. COVID-related supply chain disruptions and component shortages have roiled the sector, delaying… Continue reading Digital Disruption In The Century-old Water Metering Market
IOU Acquisition Trends: States & Buyers to Watch and Deal Drivers
Charlie Suse’s year-end analysis of investor owned utilities has revealed a stabilization of M&A activity among IOUs, with a notable decrease in 2022 compared to the previous year. During this time period, Texas has emerged as a major hub for such acquisitions, and there was a significant rise in fair market value (FMV) deals, indicating… Continue reading IOU Acquisition Trends: States & Buyers to Watch and Deal Drivers
The EU’s Sweeping Push for Corporate Sustainability
Bluefield’s Amber Walsh has been examining corporate sustainability, specifically focusing on how companies minimize their environmental impact, particularly in relation to their water footprint. While climate and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have traditionally been the primary focus of sustainability, water issues are gaining attention due to their financial implications and public pressure, which can affect… Continue reading The EU’s Sweeping Push for Corporate Sustainability
Xylem + Evoqua = What Does It Mean for the Water Industry?
On 24 January 2023, US-based Xylem Inc. and Evoqua announced an agreement in which Xylem will acquire Evoqua in an all-stock transaction for an enterprise value of approximately US$7.5 billion. The combination unlocks potential growth opportunities for Xylem in industrial markets and in water quality, both of which are stronger markets for Evoqua. Pure-play water… Continue reading Xylem + Evoqua = What Does It Mean for the Water Industry?
IIJA: Water Funding and Policy Developments
How are IIJA legislated funds unfolding? From California to Maine, total announced funding associated with the legislation had reached US$186.3 billion. Of this total, US$10.5 billion has been announced for water-designated projects. At the same time, the U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Water has released implementation guidelines for the Build America, Buy… Continue reading IIJA: Water Funding and Policy Developments
PFAS: Where Is the U.S. Water Market and beyond Headed?
PFAS is the water industry topic du jour, shaped by lawsuits, emerging regulations, infrastructure investment and disadvantaged communities. So far, however, much of the focus has been on the U.S. drinking water sector. But these emerging contaminants are impacting water supplies and, as a result, policy makers in Europe and Australia. Varied approaches to tackle PFAS… Continue reading PFAS: Where Is the U.S. Water Market and beyond Headed?
